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This assignment is based on reflective writing and not a summary of the book !
Note that my professor stating that my papers sounds like chatgpt is writing them, they cannot prove this information however these paper needs to sound like they come from a college student point of view!
Read Book One (pgs. 1-74) of Steven Pressfield’s ‘The War of Art’, stopping before Book Two.
To assist you in the written assignment, I encourage you to make notes as you read if something resonates with you.
After reading Book One, write at least one paragraph for each of the following reflection questions.
How do you personally define resistance, and in what ways have you encountered it in your
creative pursuits? Share specific examples from your own experiences.
Pressfield describes various characteristics of resistance in Book One. Which of these traits
resonated the most with you, and why? Provide a detailed explanation, citing examples from
the book.
Discuss a situation in which you procrastinated on a creative project due to resistance. How
did Pressfield’s explanation of resistance help you understand your behavior better?
According to Pressfield, resistance often comes from within ourselves. Can you identify any
internal factors or beliefs that may have contributed to your resistance in the past? How might
you work to overcome these factors?
Pressfield mentions that resistance is often fueled by fear. Describe a time when fear held you
back in your creative, professional, or personal endeavors. How did you cope with this fear?
Pressfield asserts that resistance is strongest at the finish line. Can you recall a personal project
or creative task where you struggled to complete it, despite being close to the end? How might
you use Pressfield’s insights to overcome such challenges in the future?
Pressfield discusses the idea of resistance as a force that prevents us from achieving our highest
potential. Reflect on your own creative goals and aspirations. How might you apply the
insights from Book One to identify and overcome resistance in your journey toward creative
and/or personal success?
